What is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)?
In this video, Dr. Manisha Agarwal, Vitreo-retina surgeon, Dr. Shroffs Charity Hospital, will talk about the retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP is disease which is found in premature babies who are born before nine months and are put in incubators for a month or so. Dr. Manisha will explain that the retina of the baby forms completely in the 9th month and if the baby is born before the 9th month, the retina is not completely formed. With the environmental changes, the retina may form in an abnormal way which causes traction on the retina leading to its detachment. It might cause a permanent loss of vision in the baby. It is recommended that thorough retinal check up is done 4 – 6 weeks after the baby is born.
Dr. Manisha Agarwal
Dr. Manisha Agarwal is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon in Darya Ganj, Delhi and has an experience of 13 years in this field. She is presently head of Retina Services at Shroff Charity Eye Hospital, Dariyaganj, Delhi. She completed MBBS from agara Univeristy in 1996, MS - Ophthalmology from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh in 2001 and DNB from National Board Of Examination in 2002.
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